On the Contrary by IDR Podcast
1) Well-being in a tech-first world
We live in an era of infinite scrolls, curated feeds, and algorithms, with each click designed to keep us hooked just a little longer. But the promise of technology has too often become a race for met...Show More
2) Lessons on well-being in activism: Kumi Naidoo and Louisa Zondo
Activism can often feel like a race against time; the gravity of injustice too urgent to look away from. But what does this constant sense of urgency mean for the well-being of those at the frontlines...Show More
3) Rooting philanthropy in well-being
When we talk about philanthropy, we usually focus on the tangible: what’s being funded, where the money goes, and what results it delivers. But behind every outcome is a relationship—betwe...Show More
4) Centering well-being in conflict: Notes from Colombia and Rwanda
What does well-being mean when systems are built on conflict and violence, and who gets to define what healing looks like? This week’s episode of On the Contrary by IDR brings together two guest...Show More
5) Not always breaking news: Well-being in journalism
How does the media function in times of crisis? How do audiences respond to multiple stories of crisis one after another? Is it possible for journalists to cover conflict without causing harm to thems...Show More
6) Women in the workforce part II: What the data doesn't tell us
In this episode, journalist Namita Bhandare, researcher Sharon Buteau, and author and economist Shrayana Bhattacharya, delve into the data on female labour force participation, revealing the truth abo...Show More
7) Women in the workforce part I: Where women work
In this episode, Gayathri Vasudevan (Chief Impact Officer, Sambhav Foundation and Chairperson, LabourNet Services India), and feminist and queer activist Manak Matiyani discuss how gender norms and ma...Show More
8) Do climate protests work?
In this special episode, we speak with climate activist Disha Ravi, environmental lawyer Mridula Vijairaghavan, and nonprofit leader Stalin Dayanand. Together, they unpack the dynamics of environmenta...Show More
9) Water security: Community vs Corporate action
Water conservation is the need of the hour, and it requires both community-led initiatives and increased corporate engagement. In this episode, Shraman Jha, CEO at Hindustan Unilever Foundation, and U...Show More
10) What will the future of farming in India look like?
In this special episode, we travel across India's farming landscape with three experts—Narendranath Damodaran (Pradan), Naseem Shaikh (SSP), and Swapna Sarangi (FES) as they help us envision a more su...Show More